Harry Reid sees ‘more than likely’ loss in South Dakota race

There’s trouble brewing for Democrats in this fall’s South Dakota Senate race, according to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

“We are going to lose in South Dakota, more than likely,” the Nevada Democrat told reporters Monday.

And what does that mean for the Senate overall? Reid said he expects his party to keep control of the chamber — but said things can still change.

“If the election were held today, we’d be in the majority without any question, but the election is not today,” Reid said, according to the Associated Press.

In South Dakota, Democrat Tim Johnson is stepping down and former Gov. Mike Rounds, a Republican, is favored over Democrat Rick Weiland. Also in the mix is former Sen. Larry Pressler, who’s running as an independent.

Every seat is worth watching this fall, since Republicans need to pick up six seats to flip control of the Senate to their side. Democrats now control the chamber with 55 seats, including two independents who vote with the party. Republicans have 45 seats.

At least one forecaster disagrees with Reid’s assessment of Democrats’ chances. In its latest forecast, the Upshot gives Republicans a 58% chance of gaining the majority.